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Board of Supervisors - 22 Jun 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Newtown Township Drafts Broader Domestic Animal Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors considered authorizing the advertisement of a domestic animal ordinance, which broadens existing regulations beyond just roosters. The ordinance aims to control the number of domestic animals per property to prevent overburdening neighbors and clarifies regulations for various animals, including chickens and horses. The draft ordinance will be publicized on the township website for public review.
Newtown Supervisors Approve Frontage Reduction for Two-Lot Subdivision Amidst Resident Concerns
The Board of Supervisors considered a conditional use application to subdivide a 3.36-acre parcel into two lots, each with a reduced frontage of 158 feet, falling below the required 175 feet. The application was approved in a 3-2 vote, with conditions. The board also heard public comment regarding traffic, neighborhood character, and potential precedents.
Newtown Supervisors Approve Reduced Stormwater Management Plan for Veterans Meeting Hall
The Board of Supervisors formally approved a revised stormwater management plan for the Veterans Meeting Hall project. The original plan, approved in June 2025, was designed to accommodate future development, but a revised plan now focuses solely on the needs of the meeting hall and its associated parking. Both the township engineer and the Chester County Conservation District approved the revised design.
Newtown Township Proactively Considers Data Center Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors considered authorizing the advertisement of a data center ordinance. This proactive measure aims to establish best practices and protective parameters for any potential data center development within the township, even though no specific applications are currently pending. Neighboring municipalities are also implementing similar ordinances.
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